Ronald J. Schwinghamer
May 23, 2023
Ronald J. "Ron" Schwinghamer, 81, of Ferdinand passed away Tuesday May 23, 2023 at Deaconess Mid-Town in Evansville. Ron was born August 8, 1941 in Jasper to Michael and Flora (Krapf) Schwinghamer. He was united in marriage to Elsie Uebelhor on February 24, 1962 in St. Ferdinand Church. Ron was a 1959 graduate of Jasper High School. He served in...
Edwina E. Wendholt
May 16, 2023
Edwina E. Wendholt, 87, of Ferdinand passed away Tuesday May 16th at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand. Edwina was born on July 6, 1935 in Siberia to Edwin and Alma (Troesch) Elmer. She was united in marriage to Henry C. Wendholt on August 20, 1955 in St. Martin of Tours Church in Siberia. Henry preceded her in death...
Rita Marie Gogel
May 14, 2023
Rita Marie Gogel was surrounded by love as she entered into eternal rest on Sunday, May 14th at 5:44 a.m. at the home of her daughter. Rita was born August 21, 1933 in St. Meinrad, Indiana to Johannes and Agnes Seckinger. Rita was a first born generation American, as her parents were German immigrants. She married James L. Gogel on...
Laverne A. Begle
May 13, 2023
LaVerne A. Begle, 85, of Ferdinand, passed away on Saturday, May 13th. She was born August 9, 1937 in St. Anthony to Clement and Catherine (Haas) Hasenour. LaVerne married Hilary Louis Begle on October 12, 1957 in St. Anthony of Padua Church. He preceded her in death on April 4, 2023. LaVerne's greatest joys in life were her children, grandchildren...
Dennis Louis Gogel
May 12, 2023
Dennis Louis Gogel, 82, of Ferdinand passed away Friday May 12th at his residence. Dennis was born on April 10, 1941 in Mariah Hill to Edward and Ida (Balbach) Gogel. He was united in marriage to Clara Begle on April 1, 1967 in St. Ferdinand Church. Dennis retired from NERCO as a coal mine mechanic. He was a member of...
Cynthia "Cindi" Lemen
May 9, 2023
Cynthia "Cindi" L. Lemen, 70, of Santa Claus, passed away on Tuesday, May 9th at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand. Cindi was born January 10, 1953 in Huntingburg to Elmer "Billy" and Clarissa (Mehling) Fischer. She married Steven Lemen on September 16, 1978 at Lincoln State Park. Cindi was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish where...
Janet Roller
Apr 30, 2023
Janet Roller, 63, of Derby, passed away on Sunday, April 30th at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville. She was born September 14, 1959 in Ferdinand to Jacob "Jack" and Barbara Schuetter. Janet married Jeff Roller on February 14, 1989 in Muncie. Janet loved to travel to Colorado and North Carolina to spend time with her daughters and grandchildren. She loved...
Joseph R. Wiederkehr Jr.
Apr 18, 2023
Joseph R. Wiederkehr Jr., 89, of Saint Meinrad passed away Tuesday April 18, 2023 at Willowdale Village in Dale. Joseph was born on November 24, 1933 in St. Meinrad to Joseph Sr. and Hedwig (Moog) Wiederkehr. He was united in marriage to Betty Gogel on September 1, 1952 in St. Meinrad Archabbey Church. Betty preceded him in death on January...
Keith Quante
Apr 14, 2023
Keith Quante, 51, of Ferdinand, passed away on Friday, April 14th at Memorial Hospital and Healthcare Center in Jasper. Keith was born November 11, 1971 in Huntingburg to Roger and Janet (Merkley) Quante. Keith enjoyed wood carving, traveling, playing music and attending music festivals. He was employed at French Lick Casino and enjoyed dealing cards there. He is survived by...
Viola W. Vaal
Apr 7, 2023
Viola W. Vaal, of Ferdinand passed away April 7, 2023 at Memorial Hospital in Jasper. Viola was born on July 22, 1935 in Jasper to Harold and Margaret (Hackman) Bettag .She was united in marriage to Walter Vaal on September 15, 1956 in Saint Joseph Church in Jasper. Walter preceded her in death on December 9, 2021. She was a...
Hilary Louis Begle
Apr 4, 2023
Hilary Louis Begle, 87, of Ferdinand passed away Tuesday April 4, 2023 at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand. Hilary was born on November 4, 1935 in Huntingburg to Edward and Caroline (Mehringer) Begle. He was united in marriage to LaVerne Hasenour On October 12, 1957 in St. Anthony of Padua Church. Hilary was a retired union carpenter, Local...
Dorothy Hubert Sitzman
Mar 31, 2023
Dorothy (Pieper) Hubert Sitzman, 88, of St. Meinrad IN passed away peacefully on 03/31/2023. She was born in Dubois IN on 05/30/1934. She was the oldest daughter of Leo and Albertina Prechtel Pieper. Dorothy graduated from Dubois High School in 1952. In November of 1957 she was united in marriage with Raphael Thomas Hubert from Holland IN. He preceded her...
Denny Englert
Mar 26, 2023
Denny Englert, 77, of St. Anthony, passed away on Sunday, March 26th at his home. Denny was born June 25, 1945 in St. Anthony to Oscar and Lorena (Mehringer) Englert. He married Madonna Vonderheide on May 12, 1973. Denny was very much looking forward to his 50th wedding anniversary this coming May. Denny was a member of Divine Mercy Parish,...
Clara Mae Boeglin
Mar 23, 2023
Clara Mae Boeglin, 70, of St. Henry, passed away Thursday at Norton Hospital in Louisville. Clara Mae was born January 21, 1953 in Ferdinand to Emil and Martina (Graehler) Luebbehusen. She married Kenneth Boeglin on October 7, 1972 in St. Henry Catholic Church. Clara Mae enjoyed quilting, gardening and raising chickens. She was a member of Christ the King Parish,...
Richard "Rick" Demuth
Mar 18, 2023
Richard "Rick" Demuth, 69, passed away Saturday March 18, 2023 at Indiana University Health Hospital in Indianapolis. Rick was born on November 24, 1953 in Ferdinand to Othmar and Emmogene (Wendholt) Demuth. He was united in marriage to Paula Buechler on March 19, 1983 in Saint Ferdinand Church. Rick was a lifelong farmer and a member of Saint Ferdinand Parish....
Randall G. Fromme
Mar 16, 2023
Randall G. Fromme, 63, of Ferdinand passed away Thursday March 16, 2023 at his home. Randall was born November 13, 1959 in Jasper to Hugo and Bernadette (Gessner) Fromme. He was united in marriage to Diane Otto on May 4, 1985 at Precious Blood Church in Jasper. Randall was a retired veteran of the United States Marine Corps, and the...
Edna M. Jent
Mar 14, 2023
Edna M. Jent, 71, of Lamar passed away Tuesday March 14, 2023 at Owensboro Health in Owensboro, KY. Edna was born on February 6, 1952 in Kenova, West Virginia to David and Fanny (McKinsey) Damron. She was united in marriage to Samuel Jent on April 2, 2005 in Saint Boniface Church in Fulda. Edna was a member of Bristow United...
Valeria E. Becher
Mar 2, 2023
Valeria E. Becher, age 96, passed away peacefully in the presence of her daughters on March 2, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Edwin L. Becher, Sr., by her son, Edwin L. Becher, Jr., by a stillborn son, Raymond, by her sister, Cyrilla Schreiner, and by her parents, Marie and Hugo Senninger. Survivors include...
William "Bill" Feldpausch
Feb 26, 2023
William John "Bill" Feldpausch, born July 24, 1928, passed away at his home on February 26, 2023. He worked as a barber for over 65 years in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Troy, Indiana. He was a Navy veteran and served in the Korean War. He enjoyed singing in the church choir, growing grapes, making wine and following thoroughbred horse racing. He...
Lyndall R. Hoffman
Feb 21, 2023
Lyndall R. Hoffman, 79, of Ferdinand passed away Tuesday February 21, 2023 at The Waters Of Huntingburg. Lyndall was born March 6, 1943 in Perry County to Andy and Agnes (Lanman) Eberle. She was united in marriage to William L. Hoffman on May 30, 1960 in St. Pius Church in Troy. Lyndall was a member of Christ the King Parish,...
